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Import Wizard 
©2001 Ban-Koe Systems

Import Wizard is used to Import data from various file types (CSV, 
Fixed Length, Etc.) and send that data to any ODBC data source, ASCII 
delimited file, or ASCII fixed length record file.

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Requirements:
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1) ODBC must be installed on your computer (see Verifying ODBC).
2) Pentium Class processor or better.
3) Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000.
4) A SQL Statement builder provided by your DBMS (Database Management System)
   If not provided - NotePad may be used to create the (.sql) File.

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Verifying ODBC:
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To verify that ODBC has been installed on your computer, go to the Control Panel
(by selecting the Start - Settings - Control Panel), then verify that an 
"ODBC Data Sources" icon exists.  For Windows 2000 users, ODBC is now part of 
the operating system and does not need to be installed - see Administrative Tools. 
If ODBC has not been installed, see Installing ODBC.

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Installing ODBC:
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* This product uses ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) to communicate with your
  DBMS (Database Management System).
* ODBC is included in Microsoft's MDAC (Microsoft Data Access Components), 
  which may be downloaded free of charge.  
* An ODBC Driver needs to be located on the computer where any of the 
  programs reside.  The tested ODBC Drivers are from Microsoft, located
  in the Universal Data Access area.  This installation will require 
  the Microsoft MDAC drivers.  The tested drivers are:  MDAC 2.5 (SP1)
  [2.5.0.4403.12], or MDAC 2.6 (RTM) [2.60.6526.3]  **MDAC 2.6 and 
  later require the JET 4.0 (SP3 Patch) **    
* Windows 95 users must Install DCOM for Windows 95 before Installing MDAC.
* DCOM and MDAC are also available on the Ban-Koe Installation CD.

1) Windows 95 users - download and Install DCOM95 for Windows 95 
   (http://www.microsoft.com/com/resources/downloads.asp)
2) Download and Install MDAC from http://www.microsoft.com/data/

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Release History:
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* Initial Release - (Version 2.1.1.75)

* Current Release - (Version 3.0.4.2)
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MAIN FEATURES:
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* User configurable to read variety of ASCII files as input 
  (CSV *comma separated value, tab delimited, pipe delimited, 
  or fixed length).

* User definable data translation tables.

* Ability to specify default values, filter data, combine fields, 
  use sub strings from fields.

* Import Viewer that can decode import errors reported by Kronos 
  import process. 

* Import Wizard is NOT just for interfacing to Kronos,  it can send 
  data to any ODBC data source, ASCII delimited file, or ASCII fixed 
  length record file.

* Command Line Parameters may be used to automate procedures.
  ImportWizard.exe ["Parameter File"] [/AutoRun]
  The /AutoRun parameter will Open the program, Export the data, and close.

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LICENSING:
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* Import Wizard is limited to exporting 5 records (without a license file).

* Upon purchase, a license file will be sent to you.  
  When this file is copied into the Import Wizard's Installation directory,
  this limitation will be removed.